An in-depth report examining and evaluating citizenship by investment schemes. These fast-track routes to citizenship and second passports are offered by a variety of countries in the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Originally published with the August/September issue of PWM.

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Introduction: International critics fail to stem growing CBI industry

The concept of citizenship by investment (CBI) – allowing wealthy individuals fast track to a second citizenship and passport in return for investment into real estate or adonation into a government fund – is becoming increasingly attractive as a gateway for non-EU citizens to access Europe.

Freedom of movement within the EU, especially in the wake of the UK’s contentious Brexit referendum, is now central to the attraction and marketability of the schemes.

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